In the Science section
of Movies in the Classroom you’ll find lesson plans for tons
of movies! Explore the world of Antz and Ice Age
with our cool worksheets, learn about “Science Innovation
& Ethics”, with Real Genius and Mindwalk,
“Schizophrenia and its Treatment” with A Beautiful
Mind, or Albert Einstein’s Theory of Relativity with
Time Machine (1960, 2002) and Clockstoppers. Test
your knowledge of spiders with Spider Trivia and the “Spiderman
and Genetic Manipulation” lesson plan. Get lesson plans from
Disney for the film Holes, learn more about the Owls from
the Harry Potter films, or encounter “Endangered Species”
with The Wild Thornberrys lesson plan. Still not enough?
Well then maybe you’ll find something interesting in conjunction
with The Hulk, Finding Nemo, Chicken Run, The Core, and
Horses: Wild Mustangs& More. If not, there
is always Star Trek in the Classroom!

ScienceBlue Fin Extinction Scientists say that the Blue Fin Tuna will be shortly become extinct, if steps are not taken to prevent it. Countries are literally eating their way through our oceans. How do we ensure that we protect our fish species as we move further into the 21st century?Jan 8, 2011, 13:40 PST

ScienceFirst Deliberate Deep Space Film Transmission - Lesson PlanTwentieth Century Fox will make history by transmitting THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL on Friday, December 12, 2008. The first deliberate deep space transmission of this highly anticipated science fiction thriller will coincide with the filmâ€™s opening day on Planet Earth.Dec 11, 2008, 20:20 PST

ScienceThe Physics of Teleportation - JumperJust over a century ago the concept of teleportation was almost unknown, by the mid-20th century, we were dreaming of being able to teleport from one location to another.Feb 12, 2008, 08:26 PST

In Spiderman, Peter Parker is bit by a genetically altered spider. He subsequently has the spider's genetic material fuse with his own to make him a genetically enhanced human. Do you think this sounds too far from our actual scientific capabilities at present? Think again. Learn about the science of genetics with ClassBrain. Aug 23, 2006, 14:42 PST

The use of owls as mail carriers in the Harry Potter movies has sparked interest in these undervalued animals.Aug 23, 2006, 14:35 PST

ScienceHarry Potter and the Moons of Jupiter"Blistering-hot volcanoes that belch snow. Moons bigger than planets. Icy worlds with vast underground oceans. All of these things can be found in the latest Harry Potter novel. And according to NASA space probes, they're all real." - NASAAug 23, 2006, 14:17 PST

Inspire the students in your class with this wonderful film, and use it as a jumping off point to explore such topics as physics, biology, embryology, and ecology.
Movie: Chicken Run
Level: 1st Grade - 12th GradeAug 22, 2006, 16:28 PST

In Finding Nemo we are introduced to a variety of underwater fish and creatures. What sort of creatures are they? Take a look to see their common and scientific names.
Film: Finding Nemo
Level: Grade 3 and upMay 22, 2004, 12:14 PST

In Finding Nemo, we get a delightful look at the world under the sea. Since over 70% of the world is covered by water, we need to understand what is happening in the ocean. An incredible number of marine species are dependent on coral reefs. What happens if we destroy the coral reefs around the world?
Movie: Finding Nemo
Level: 7th Grade & upMay 22, 2004, 06:19 PST